Kokomo Residents Oppose Proposed AI Data Center in Howard County
Residents of Kokomo, Indiana, are voicing strong opposition to a proposed AI data center in Howard County. Local citizens gathered at the Howard County Courthouse to express their concerns about potential environmental impacts, increased taxes, and loss of agricultural land. Governor Mike Braun supports AI data centers but emphasizes that they must cover their own power costs. A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Kokomo residents are opposing a proposed AI data center in Howard County, citing concerns over environmental impacts and increased costs. Community members gathered at the Howard County Courthouse, expressing fears that the center would disrupt local agriculture and raise taxes and water bills.
Governor Mike Braun has indicated support for AI data centers in Indiana, provided they cover their own power costs. The first public hearing regarding the proposal will take place on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in downtown Kokomo.




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